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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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